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Default Rockler stole my idea.

On Mon, 19 Dec 2016 23:56:41 +0000, Spalted Walt
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woodchucker wrote:

At least they used the drawings that I posted on LumberJocks a year ago,
and built the exact same thing.
The cutouts are exactly as I laid it out.

http://www.rockler.com/rockler-dust-...cuum-hose-reel

I'll post some of the drawings on the binaries.


For those without binary access: http://lumberjocks.com/replies/829091

I see what you're saying but the concept has been around for many years.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/192000696619
http://www.ebay.com/itm/142179251552


The hose doesn't stay connected to the vacuum.

https://www.sachvac.com/en/product/a...nted-hose-reel


That looks like the same thing. Seems that if you have to ask the
price, you can't afford it.

http://www.productsforautomation.com.../V-117-850.htm


Looks like the same. Air and lawn hose reels are pretty much the same
idea, too, except the fluid goes the other direction. ;-)